Kentucky weather...does the coop need a proper "door?"

[ryansacct22]

I'm using a concrete shed for my coop, which is attached to a run. The shed as of now has no door. I don't necessarily want to build a new door, and I'm also concerned about ventilation. My 9x12 shed only has two small windows.

Can I just predator-proof the door area with galvanized hardware cloth attached to some 2x4s and call it a day? Or is this a bad idea?

Thank you.

 

[pennyJo1960]

Build a screen door or something maybe cover half with plywood other part hardware cloth..
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[aart]

I'm using a concrete shed for my coop, which is attached to a run. The shed as of now has no door. I don't necessarily want to build a new door, and I'm also concerned about ventilation. My 9x12 shed only has two small windows.

Can I just predator-proof the door area with galvanized hardware cloth attached to some 2x4s and call it a day? Or is this a bad idea?

Thank you.

Interesting.
A predator proof run would protect an open doored coop...
...but better make sure it's really predator proof.
Pics of concrete coop?

 

[NatJ]

Can I just predator-proof the door area with galvanized hardware cloth attached to some 2x4s and call it a day? Or is this a bad idea?

I'm not sure whether you mean to build something like a screen door, or a secure fenced area that's just outside the door, but as long as it keeps predators out and lets air in, it sounds like a great idea.